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单词 pretextuous
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Definition of pretextuous in English:

pretextuous

adjective prɪˈtɛkstjʊəs
rare
  • Serving as or providing a pretext; specious.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From classical Latin praetextus + -ous. In later use probably re-formed from pretext + -uous.

 
 

Definition of pretextuous in US English:

pretextuous

adjectiveprɪˈtɛkstjʊəs
rare
  • Serving as or providing a pretext; specious.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From classical Latin praetextus + -ous. In later use probably re-formed from pretext + -uous.

 
 
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